Lobster Roll with Fries

Ingredients

• 1½ lb cooked lobster meat
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup celery, finely diced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped (optional)
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 4 top-split hot dog buns
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 24 oz frozen french fries
• 2 cup vegetable oil (for frying, if not using oven fries) (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) for fries, or prepare deep fryer/large pot with oil if frying from scratch.
2. In a large bowl, gently combine the cooked lobster meat, mayonnaise, diced celery, lemon juice, chives (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to break up the lobster too much.
3. Bake or fry the french fries according to package directions until golden brown and crispy.
4. Brush the outsides of the hot dog buns with melted butter. Toast the buns in a pan over medium heat or in the oven until golden brown and slightly crispy.
5. Fill each toasted bun generously with the lobster salad.
6. Serve the lobster rolls immediately with the hot french fries on the side.